At first glance, the M1 Carbine and M1 Garand seem like they could be brothers. Both rifles were iconic during World War II, used by American soldiers, and share the “M1” designation. For a new ...

The M1 Carbine is one of the most recognizable and long-serving military firearms in the world. Though many consider it to be the anemic kid brother of the legendary M1 Garand, the carbine has its own ...

Here’s What You Need to Know: As a carbine, the M1 was much more compact than the full-sized M1 Garand. During the Second World War, the shortcoming to most countries’ standard-issue rifles became ...

Key Point: The M1 Carbine was accurate and effective out to 300 yards and much easier to handle in close quarters combat than the big and heavy recoiling M1 Garand. World War 2 was a fascinating time ...